Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Lewisham mayor and cabinet to award leisure contract

  07-08-2020 19:50
  
  Lewisham’s mayor and cabinet is set to award a leisure management contract behind closed doors next week (August 12) in an unscheduled meeting.
  
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• Cut to under 18 free travel pushed back to October half term

  07-08-2020 19:09
  
  Free travel for London children will not be scrapped at the start of the new school year – but will be cut immediately after half term, the Local Democracy Service can reveal.
  
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• Coronavirus R number for London could be as high as 1

  07-08-2020 18:42
  
  The coronavirus R number in the south east is estimated to be above 1.
  
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• Couple bring joy to St George's on day of would-be wedding

  07-08-2020 18:30
  
  Like many disappointed brides around the country, Chandni Mak’s plans were suddenly upended, when the government announced that weddings were cancelled due to coronavirus.
  
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• Lewisham buys land in Deptford for affordable housing

  07-08-2020 18:23
  
  Lewisham Council has bought land and plans for a 56-flat development in Deptford that will be 100 per cent affordable housing – though planning officers previously warned about unsafe levels of pollution for potential residents.
  
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• Pier Square plan to 'bring a bit of life back' to Erith

  07-08-2020 18:20
  
  Councillors have unanimously approved a plan to revamp the riverfront at Erith which could see a market square introduced at the entrance to London’s longest pier.
  
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• Missing public documents lead to Claremont School deferral

  07-08-2020 18:00
  
  Brent Council was forced to defer a planning application at a school after it failed to disclose all available documents to the public.
  
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• No arrests after 'youths seen pointing gun' in West Wickham

  07-08-2020 17:53
  
  Police rushed to the scene of a reported armed incident in West Wickham on Thursday night (August 6).
  
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• Thousands in Richmond will lose free TV licence

  07-08-2020 17:51
  
  Thousands of pensioner households in Richmond will soon be receiving a letter that ends their automatic right to a free TV licence.
  
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• Coronavirus cases revised down in Richmond

  07-08-2020 17:50
  
  The number of cases of coronavirus in Richmond has been revised down over the last 24 hours, official figures show.
  
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• Haringey Council helping those affected by building collapse

  07-08-2020 17:38
  
  Haringey Council is providing support for people who had to leave their homes after a building collapsed, killing a workman.
  
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• A list of petitions in response to Sutton's low traffic schemes

  07-08-2020 15:52
  
  MULTIPLE petitions urging Sutton Council to U-turn their Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes have been launched.
  
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• New Cross shooting: Two men in hospital as police hunt attacker

  07-08-2020 15:07
  
  Two men are in hospital after a reported shooting in New Cross, early this morning (August 7).
  
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• William Hill to shut 119 betting shops and says it will repay furlough money

  07-08-2020 14:30
  
  William Hill has confirmed it will not reopen 119 of its betting shops across the UK following the nationwide lockdown.
  
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• 3.5 per cent tags in Croydon linked to civil disobedience

  07-08-2020 14:02
  
  In recent days, a number of unexplained chalk graffiti tags have been seen in various places across Croydon.
  
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• Greenwich Labour leader joins Khan in condemning police cuts

  07-08-2020 13:52
  
  The Labour leader of Greenwich Council has joined Mayor Sadiq Khan in calling for the Government to “stump up” the cash to properly fund London’s service or risk a surge in violent crime in the capital as lockdown is eased.
  
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• UK heatwave: London sizzles as Friday brings 36C heat

  07-08-2020 13:44
  
  London is sweltering on the second day of what looks like it could be a week-long heatwave, with temperatures expected to pass 35C on Friday.
  
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• UK heatwave: London braced for 'hottest day of the year'

  07-08-2020 13:44
  
  London is sweltering on the second day of what looks like it could be a week-long heatwave, with temperatures expected to pass 35C on Friday.
  
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• Greenwich issues air quality warning as tunnel work moves ahead

  07-08-2020 13:40
  
  Greenwich Council has issued an air pollution warning for the borough on Friday, just days after Transport for London signed off on a start date for construction of the controversial Silvertown Tunnel.
  
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• Met Office: 'severe thunderstorms' yellow weather warning

  07-08-2020 13:37
  
  Severe thunderstorms may strike early next week.
  
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• Met Office weather warning: Storms to batter London

  07-08-2020 13:21
  
  The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms across the UK after the sweltering heatwave.
  
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• Croydon shooting: nearby crash fled by occupants examined

  07-08-2020 12:55
  
  Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a man was shot in West Croydon on Saturday (August 1).
  
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• Croydon thief stole £5k of cigarettes from cash and carry

  07-08-2020 12:50
  
  A FATHER-OF-FOUR travelled from Croydon to Wales to steal nearly £5,000 worth of cigarettes “because he was short of money”.
  
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• Reports of 'swimmer's itch' at Beckenham Place Park lake

  07-08-2020 12:32
  
  Swimmers are being warned that the parasite that causes ‘swimmer’s itch’ is present in the lake at Beckenham Place Park. 
  
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• Man arrested in north London on suspicion of terrorism offences

  07-08-2020 11:40
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.
  
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• UK heatwave: Met Office issue heat-health warning as temperatures hit 30C

  07-08-2020 11:30
  
  FORECASTERS at the Met Office have issued a heat-health warning as temperatures are set to soar to 30C this weekend.
  
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• South Park Gardens sees increase in vandalism

  07-08-2020 10:00
  
  A park trustee has hit out at party-goers and 'vandals' following a series of damage and littering since the restriction ease.
  
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• Travel disruption warning amid concerns France will enter quarantine list

  07-08-2020 09:53
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned holidaymakers of the risk of travelling abroad during the coronavirus crisis amid concerns France may be the next nation to be added to the quarantine list.
  
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• Appeal: Cyclist dies after crash in Greenwich Park

  07-08-2020 09:45
  
  Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the death of a cyclist in Greenwich Park.
  
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• Woman's body found in Woodland in Enfield

  07-08-2020 08:35
  
  An investigation has been launched after a woman's body was discovered in a wooded area.
  
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• Hillingdon nursery welcomes visitors for first time in months

  07-08-2020 08:00
  
  A NURSERY in Hillingdon is welcoming people through its doors for an open day for the first time since lockdown.
  
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• Campaign to halt demolition of historic Hanwell house

  07-08-2020 07:49
  
  AN historic arts and crafts house at 178 Church Road, Hanwell, is at risk of demolition to be replaced by six flats and two semi-detached houses.
  
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